How has everything around us has evolved? How have scientists tracked evolution and what tools can inform us about the future? New Canaan Library hosts Yale’s Science in the News program, where three Yale scientists discuss evolution across space AND time. Up for discussion will be how the gut bacteria has evolved over lifetimes, the tools scientists used to trace the last universal common ancestor, and how galaxies can come to an end over time.

What do food labels really tell you? Dr. Raquel Harrison (MD, FACEP, dipABLM), dual board certified in emergency medicine and lifestyle medicine, presents a thorough and demystifying overview of food labels. In addition to protein, fat, or carbohydrate percentage, labels tell us about sodium content, sugar and much more. And, what about nutrition in your fruits and vegetables, which don’t have labels? Start eating healthier with these easy tips! With over 12 years of experience working in large urban emergency…

Learn storytelling from the best in this introductory workshop with The Moth. Since its launch in New York City in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of stories told live and without notes, renowned for the great range of human experience they showcase. In one 3-hour session, participants will learn The Moth’s unique storytelling principles; hear a sample story; brainstorm, reflect, and begin developing a personal story; and connect with others in the room. Spots for this special learning experience…

Get ready for an afternoon filled with laughter and fun as authors Dan Gutman and Alan Katz join us for a hilarious Joke-Off at the library. The authors will talk about their books and writing process, followed by a Joke-Off, Q&A and book signing. Dan Gutman is the beloved author of the My Weird School series, The Genius Files, and many other stories that make kids laugh out loud while they read. His unique blend of humor and adventure has…

We are excited to partner with the Carriage Barn to bring you another event in our Women in the Arts Lecture Series. Professor Page Knox joins us for a discussion of the fascinating female flower painters and their extraordinary still lives, as they used the genre to create exquisite works of art and to establish themselves in eras ranging from Renaissance Italy and the Dutch Golden Age to the time of the French Royal Academy and today’s contemporary art world.